Zdravetz Essential Oil - Living Libations

A Rare Bulgarian Gem for Skin, Scent, and Spirit

Zdravetz Essential Oil, sourced from Bulgaria, embodies the meaning of its name: health. Also known as big-root Geranium or long-rooted Cranesbill, Geranium macrorrhizum is unrelated to common red geraniums but offers a truly unique aromatic profile—sweet, woodsy, herbaceous, with subtle hints of spice. Its soothing, clarifying, and balancing qualities make it a cherished oil for skin, perfumes, and emotional well-being.

Botanical & Extraction Details:

• Botanical Name: Geranium macrorrhizum

• Botanical Family: Geraniaceae

• Extraction Method: Steam distilled

• Part of Plant Distilled: Leaves and rhizomes

• Country of Origin: Bulgaria

• Cultivation Method: Organic

• Composition: 100% Geranium macrorrhizum

• Consistency: Thick and crystalline (solid at room temperature; warms to liquid)

• Scent Description: Sweet and woodsy with herbaceous green-floral notes and subtle whispers of spice

Blends Well With:
Frankincense, Lavender, Geranium, Palmarosa, Sandalwood, Marjoram, Vetiver, Black Spruce, Pine, Silver Fir, Ylang

Uses & Benefits:

• Skincare: Dilute before applying. Helps soften the appearance of scars, melasma, and skin imbalances. Combine with Rosehip, Tamanu, Sandalwood Nut, or Jojoba oils for serums.

• Perfumery: A powerful fixative for colognes and perfumes. Solid at room temperature due to natural plant waxes—warm before blending.

• Aromatherapy & Bathing: Add to diffusers, inhalers, or baths. Ideal for calming evening rituals and meditation.

• Longevity: Rich in beneficial waxes and crystals, Zdravetz has a shelf life of 7+ years, retaining both aroma and potency.

Safety:
Spot test before use on prominent areas like the face. Always dilute for topical application.

Why Choose Living Libations Zdravetz Essential Oil:

• Rare and organic Bulgarian distillation

• Unique, sweet-woodsy-herbaceous fragrance

• Fixative and long-lasting in perfumery

• Skin-friendly and balancing properties

• Solid at room temperature for natural storage and longevity

“Zdravetz is a pale green or pale yellow oil… warm-fresh, sweetly herbaceous, rosy-woody, and tenacious. It is mainly composed of sesquiterpenes, about half of which are germacrone.”
~ Jennifer Peace Rhind, Essential Oils: A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice

“[The oil] has strong, penetrative powers but a gentle Zdravetz odor with strong fixative properties… fatty, tasteless, with a pleasant Zdravetz odor and possesses strong properties.”
~ Maria Lis-Balchin, Geranium and Pelargonium: History of Nomenclature, Usage and Cultivation

Embrace the rare aroma and therapeutic qualities of Zdravetz Essential Oil—a Bulgarian treasure that supports skin, scent, and spirit.